You are KQED’s future

Hi John,
Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will Month?
A will isn’t just a financial document — it’s an important way to tell the story of your life, your values, and the future you envision.
It’s important for everyone to have an up-to-date will, and it’s also an opportunity to think about what matters most.
What’s the story you would like told? How would you like to be remembered? As someone who helped shine a spotlight on truth? As an advocate for the arts? As someone who helped amplify new voices?
One of the most important steps you can take to ensure the future of independent media in the Bay Area is to include a gift to KQED in your will or trust, or to name KQED as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance, donor-advised fund or other financial account.
A gift in your will or other estate plan will allow us to investigate and tell the most critical stories, reach new audiences and elevate important viewpoints.
In recognition of this need, we’ve launched the KQED Legacy Challenge. For a limited time, when you let us know you’ve included a gift to KQED in your will or other estate plan, our Legacy Challenge sponsors will activate a matching gift of up to $10,000 in your honor!

With a gift in your will, you can support both the present and the future of KQED. Your commitment to independent media and truth-telling journalism will forever be part of your life story.

P.S. If you’ve already included a gift to KQED in your will or other estate plan, and haven’t told us, please let us know so you can activate a matching gift of up to $10,000 right now! If you have questions or would like to discuss your options, please contact my gift-planning colleagues at 415-553-2230 or email legacy@kqed.org.